Author: Pam Beasant
Publisher: Scholastic Incorporated
ISBN: 9780590479967
Category : Cartography
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Explains the terms and concepts associated with maps and how to make accurately-scaled maps of existing areas, as well as fantasy maps.
How to Draw a Map
Author: Malcolm Swanston
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0008275815
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
How to Draw a Map is a fascinating meditation on the centuries-old art of map-making, from the first astronomical maps to the sophisticated GPS guides of today.
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0008275815
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
How to Draw a Map is a fascinating meditation on the centuries-old art of map-making, from the first astronomical maps to the sophisticated GPS guides of today.
The Art of Map Illustration
Author: James Gulliver Hancock
Publisher: Walter Foster
ISBN: 1633224848
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 147
Book Description
The Art of MapIllustration combines practical instruction with inspirational art and photographs to both enliven and educate aspiring map artists.
Publisher: Walter Foster
ISBN: 1633224848
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 147
Book Description
The Art of MapIllustration combines practical instruction with inspirational art and photographs to both enliven and educate aspiring map artists.
How to Draw Fantasy Art and RPG Maps
Author: Jared Blando
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1440340242
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 68
Book Description
Learn to create authentic fantasy maps step-by-step! Orcs prepare for battle against high Elves, Dwarves retreat to the mountains and men march to the sea to reclaim crumbling fortresses. Fortunes are decided. Kingdoms are lost. Entire worlds are created. This book will teach you to bring your fictional realm to life with simple step-by-step instructions on how to draw authentic fantasy maps. Set the stage for adventure by illustrating domains, castles and battle lines, mountains, forests and sea monsters! Learn to create completely unique and fully functional RPG maps time and time again on which your world can unfold. All the skills necessary to create awe-inspiring maps are covered! • Landscapes. Add depth, balance and plausibility with rocky coastlines, towering mountains, dark forests and rolling plains. • Iconography. Mark important places--towns and cities, fortresses and bridges--with symbolic iconography for easy-to-understand maps. • Typography. Learn how to place readable text and the basics of decorative script. Bonus instruction teaches you to create fonts for Orcs, Elves, Vikings and dragons. • Heraldry and shield design. Depict cultural and political boundaries with shields and colors. • Advanced cartography. Includes how to draw landmarks, country boundaries and political lines. Build roads to connect merchants and troops, troll cairns and dragon lairs. And complete your maps with creative backgrounds, elaborate compasses and thematic legends. 30+ step-by-step demonstrations illustrate how to construct an entire fantasy world map from start to finish--both digitally and by hand!
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1440340242
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 68
Book Description
Learn to create authentic fantasy maps step-by-step! Orcs prepare for battle against high Elves, Dwarves retreat to the mountains and men march to the sea to reclaim crumbling fortresses. Fortunes are decided. Kingdoms are lost. Entire worlds are created. This book will teach you to bring your fictional realm to life with simple step-by-step instructions on how to draw authentic fantasy maps. Set the stage for adventure by illustrating domains, castles and battle lines, mountains, forests and sea monsters! Learn to create completely unique and fully functional RPG maps time and time again on which your world can unfold. All the skills necessary to create awe-inspiring maps are covered! • Landscapes. Add depth, balance and plausibility with rocky coastlines, towering mountains, dark forests and rolling plains. • Iconography. Mark important places--towns and cities, fortresses and bridges--with symbolic iconography for easy-to-understand maps. • Typography. Learn how to place readable text and the basics of decorative script. Bonus instruction teaches you to create fonts for Orcs, Elves, Vikings and dragons. • Heraldry and shield design. Depict cultural and political boundaries with shields and colors. • Advanced cartography. Includes how to draw landmarks, country boundaries and political lines. Build roads to connect merchants and troops, troll cairns and dragon lairs. And complete your maps with creative backgrounds, elaborate compasses and thematic legends. 30+ step-by-step demonstrations illustrate how to construct an entire fantasy world map from start to finish--both digitally and by hand!
Fantasy Mapmaker
Author: Jared Blando
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1440354251
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 130
Book Description
Create authentic-looking maps of fantasy cities, hamlets, fortifications and more in a popular tabletop, RPG style. • 30+ step-by-step demonstrations show you how to create your own unique RPG maps • Learn how to draw fantasy cities, medieval settlements and more from a professional gaming illustrator • Tips and techniques for drawing fences, stone walls, forests, fields, bridges, footpaths, mountains, harbors, shields, coats of arms and other cartography elements Put your design and drawing skills on the map!
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1440354251
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 130
Book Description
Create authentic-looking maps of fantasy cities, hamlets, fortifications and more in a popular tabletop, RPG style. • 30+ step-by-step demonstrations show you how to create your own unique RPG maps • Learn how to draw fantasy cities, medieval settlements and more from a professional gaming illustrator • Tips and techniques for drawing fences, stone walls, forests, fields, bridges, footpaths, mountains, harbors, shields, coats of arms and other cartography elements Put your design and drawing skills on the map!
Podkin One-Ear
Author: Kieran Larwood
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 1328828913
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 257
Book Description
Middle-earth for middle graders! This young reader fantasy series proves you don't have to be brave or powerful to do great things. In a classic fantasy world of anthropomorphic rabbits, three young siblings are on the run from the villainous Gorm tribe who have killed and enslaved their clan. Podkin, once destined to be clan leader, has always been spoiled, but now he must act bravely as he, his older sister, and baby brother flee for their lives. Facing pursuit and treachery, the three collect allies in their search for refuge, until at last they are ready to fight back against the Gorm and attempt to rid the land of an evil scourge. For young fans of Redwall, Warriors, and other classic animal fantasy favorites.
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 1328828913
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 257
Book Description
Middle-earth for middle graders! This young reader fantasy series proves you don't have to be brave or powerful to do great things. In a classic fantasy world of anthropomorphic rabbits, three young siblings are on the run from the villainous Gorm tribe who have killed and enslaved their clan. Podkin, once destined to be clan leader, has always been spoiled, but now he must act bravely as he, his older sister, and baby brother flee for their lives. Facing pursuit and treachery, the three collect allies in their search for refuge, until at last they are ready to fight back against the Gorm and attempt to rid the land of an evil scourge. For young fans of Redwall, Warriors, and other classic animal fantasy favorites.
Hand Drawn Maps?
Author: Helen Cann
Publisher: Thames & Hudson
ISBN: 9780500293157
Category : Cartography
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
Hand Drawn Maps is a fun 'how to' book about hand drawn cartography. It is introduced by a brief history of maps and map making, followed by five sections covering everything you need to know to make your own maps. Section 1 covers the practicalities, so by the end of it you are equipped to create your own map using compasses, neatlines, cartouche, handlettering, and your own symbols. Section 2 looks at different types of map, from picture and word maps to architectural blueprints and video game maps. Section 3 uses a wide range of examples to show the reader how to create maps of places, from early strip maps used to describe the journeys taken by 18th-century stagecoaches to dungeon and treasure maps. Section 4 covers maps of ideas. There are exercises throughout to enable the reader to build on the knowledge they have just gained. The book is completed by six stand-alone projects.
Publisher: Thames & Hudson
ISBN: 9780500293157
Category : Cartography
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
Hand Drawn Maps is a fun 'how to' book about hand drawn cartography. It is introduced by a brief history of maps and map making, followed by five sections covering everything you need to know to make your own maps. Section 1 covers the practicalities, so by the end of it you are equipped to create your own map using compasses, neatlines, cartouche, handlettering, and your own symbols. Section 2 looks at different types of map, from picture and word maps to architectural blueprints and video game maps. Section 3 uses a wide range of examples to show the reader how to create maps of places, from early strip maps used to describe the journeys taken by 18th-century stagecoaches to dungeon and treasure maps. Section 4 covers maps of ideas. There are exercises throughout to enable the reader to build on the knowledge they have just gained. The book is completed by six stand-alone projects.
How to Draw Maps and Charts
Author: Pam Beasant
Publisher: Scholastic Incorporated
ISBN: 9780590479967
Category : Cartography
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Explains the terms and concepts associated with maps and how to make accurately-scaled maps of existing areas, as well as fantasy maps.
Publisher: Scholastic Incorporated
ISBN: 9780590479967
Category : Cartography
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Explains the terms and concepts associated with maps and how to make accurately-scaled maps of existing areas, as well as fantasy maps.
A Hand-Book of Map Drawing; Adapted Especially to the Maps in Mitchell's New Series of School Geographies
Author: Peter KEAM (and MICKLEBOROUGH (John))
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Cartography
Languages : en
Pages : 68
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Cartography
Languages : en
Pages : 68
Book Description
A Hand-book of Map Drawing
Drawing Maps
Author: Kate Torpie
Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company
ISBN: 9780778742678
Category : Map drawing
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Discover the fascinating world of maps.
Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company
ISBN: 9780778742678
Category : Map drawing
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Discover the fascinating world of maps.